Principal Engineer – Power Uprate Projects
Location
Wisconsin
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$85 - $100 / hour
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Engineer – Power Uprate Projects
Westinghouse Electric Company
• Lead engineering efforts for plant Power Uprate projects, including feasibility studies, system evaluations, and detailed design. • Be the primary technical authority on Power Uprate strategies, methodologies, and system impacts. • Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, in electrical system analysis and modeling. • Perform and oversee detailed electrical power system calculations, including: Load flow (power flow) analysis, Short circuit and fault current calculations, Arc flash hazard analysis, Motor starting and dynamic system analysis, Protective device coordination studies. • Evaluate electrical system capacity and limitations to support Power Uprate conditions. • Assess impacts of increased generation on: Switchgear ratings, Transformers, Transmission interconnections, Auxiliary power systems. • Ensure calculations meet applicable codes and standards (IEEE, NFPA 70E, NEC, NERC, etc.). • Develop, maintain, and validate ETAP models (or equivalent power system software) for plant electrical systems. • Use ETAP to simulate Power Uprate scenarios and analyze system performance under normal, contingency, and transient conditions. • Ensure model accuracy through field data validation, system walkdowns, and configuration control. • Create and review ETAP-based reports supporting engineering decisions, regulatory submittals, and design changes. • Develop and review engineering calculations, analyses, and design modifications associated with Power Uprate implementation. • Support project planning, scheduling, and risk management activities. • Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet scope requirements. • Maintain auditable engineering calculations and documentation. • Coordinate with operations, maintenance, transmission planning, and design engineering. • Support outage planning and execution for electrical system modifications. • Work with vendors, consultants, and external engineering firms on specialized studies. • Evaluate plant systems (thermal, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation & control) for Power Uprate capability and constraints. • Identify required upgrades or modifications to support increased output. • Perform or oversee system performance modeling and integration analyses across departments. • Ensure all Power Uprate activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., NRC, FERC, NERC, IEEE standards). • Prepare and support licensing submittals, technical reports, and responses to regulatory inquiries. • Identify technical risks associated with Power Uprate and electrical system modifications and develop mitigation strategies. • Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, including arc flash and protection studies. • Promote strong safety culture and engineering rigor.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline
- 8+ years of experience of engineering experience in power generation, utilities, or heavy industry
- Demonstrated experience performing power system studies and electrical calculations
- Hands-on experience with ETAP (or equivalent tools such as SKM, PSCAD, PowerWorld, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of plant electrical distribution systems and grid interconnections
- Leadership experience in complex technical projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain
- Experience supporting plant Power Uprates or major capacity modifications
- Expertise in arc flash, protection coordination, and short circuit analysis
- Familiarity with nuclear or large fossil/hydro generation environments
- Experience with regulatory requirements affecting electrical systems (NERC compliance, licensing)
- Advanced analytical skills in power system modeling and simulation
- Expertise in ETAP or similar electrical analysis platforms
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
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